Maximilian Affair cocktail on a dark studio backgroundPublished recipe

Shaken · 1 serving

Maximilian Affair

Misty Kalkofen's smoky-floral sour combining mezcal, elderflower liqueur, bittersweet vermouth amaro, and lemon.

Short answer

Maximilian Affair is a shaken cocktail made with mezcal, elderflower liqueur, vermouth amaro, and lemon juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Maximilian Affair ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Maximilian Affair ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Elderflower Liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Vermouth Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Maximilian Affair

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and confirm that the finished cocktail is served without garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the mezcal, elderflower liqueur, vermouth amaro, and fresh lemon juice into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the mixture is cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clean and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Let the surface settle and serve immediately without adding any garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Maximilian Affair taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Maximilian Affair questions

What is in a Maximilian Affair?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, elderflower liqueur, vermouth amaro, and lemon juice.

How long does a Maximilian Affair take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Maximilian Affair prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Maximilian Affair alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B073https://www.bardude.com/drink/maximilian-affair · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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